Manufacturing Quality Engineer — Process & Product Quality

IDEX Corporation; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 109,800 - 164,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

IDEX Corporation in New Jersey is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to advance the quality management system and support product and process quality on the shop floor.

You will lead corrective actions, PFMEAs, data analysis, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and new product development in collaboration with engineering. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities across multiple business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or quality engineering.
• Experience with root cause analysis, GD&T, measurement systems, SPC, and lean manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with CMM programming and quality gauge preferred.
• ISO 9001 / AS9100 / IATF 16949 / ISO 13485 auditor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the corrective action process to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Support the disposition of non-conforming materials.
• Partner with Engineering to assess product and process risks and implement appropriate control plans.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs with Manufacturing and New Product Development teams.
• Participate in the review of product and process change requests.
• Manage data collection (including SPC), analysis, and improvement activities.
• Issue quality alerts in response to customer complaints and process deviations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for quality-related matters on the production floor.
• Perform internal product audits.
• Support Supplier Quality, Product Design Engineering, and New Product Development/Introduction by ensuring alignment between product requirements and material specifications.
• Troubleshoot and drive resolution of manufacturing-related quality issues.
• Support the calibration and ongoing monitoring of measurement equipment.
• Manage data collection (including SPC), analysis, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Initiate and support engineering changes to ensure accurate GD&T application on drawings.
• Drive improvements in inspection processes and measurement methods.
• Participate in daily GEMBA walks and maintain the Quality GEMBA board.
• Provide monthly reports on quality performance, improvement initiatives, and problem-solving activities.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the Quality Management System and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and present quality data during Management Review meetings.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for assigned product and process lines.
• Facilitate ISO 9001 certification audits.
• Perform internal process and quality system audits and maintain the internal audit plan.
• Own and maintain quality processes, procedures, work instructions, and records.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Quality management

Problem solving

ISO 9001 knowledge

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CMM programming

Measurement equipment

Job description

IDEX Corporation in New Jersey is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to advance the quality management system and support product and process quality on the shop floor.

You will lead corrective actions, PFMEAs, data analysis, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and new product development in collaboration with engineering. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities across multiple business units.